Through
the years, many faculty and
staff members have helped establish
and strengthen Clemson’s
academic support program for
student-athletes. Pioneers
include Professor of Mathematics
Edward Stanley who taught at
Clemson for almost 30 years. He
began the tutoring program in
1945 and continued for 21 years
until his retirement in 1972. Another
pioneer was Associate Professor
of Mathematics Charles Morgan
who tutored student-athletes
from 1949 until his retirement
in 1967. A
major milestone was reached
in 1967 when retired Army Lieutenant
Colonel Richard C. Robbins was
employed as the first full-time
staff member with specific duties
to coordinate the academic support
program for student-athletes.
Under Colonel Robbins’ leadership,
the framework was established
for the programs we recognize
today.

With
the construction of Vickery
Hall in 1991, significant strides
were made in the tutoring/mentoring
program through training, development,
and evaluation. With national
accreditation from the College
Reading and Learning Association
(CRLA), the program serves all
student-athletes, regardless
of ability, with specific tutoring
for all subjects. Problem
solving, learning strategies,
and study skills are incorporated
into tutoring and mentoring
sessions. The
programs help students clarify
material and augment classroom
instruction. Academic
mentors assist student-athletes
in using research-based learning
strategies to develop the academic
skills necessary for making
the transition from high school
to college and to be effective
life-long learners.

The
tutoring and mentoring staff
includes upperclassman undergraduates,
graduate students, instructors,
and community members. All
demonstrate superior competence
in their academic disciplines
and work to meet individual
and small group academic needs.

To accommodate varied schedules, student-athletes may schedule appointments during all hours that Vickery is open. They can request individual or small group sessions by logging into the TutorTrac website to set appointments.

Grateful
to our pioneers, we are proud
to have one of the few athletic
programs in the nation with
CRLA certified programs for
both tutoring and mentoring.